Baked Cod with Lemon and Butter

Baked Cod with Lemon and Butter recipe videos

Baked Cod with Lemon and Butter is a classic, simple seafood dish featuring tender, flaky white fish baked to perfection. It typically consists of cod fillets seasoned with salt, pepper, fresh lemon juice, and melted butter, often enhanced with herbs like parsley or dill. This preparation is a staple in coastal cuisines, particularly in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and North America, where fresh cod is abundant.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and low in carbohydrates, making it a lean and nutritious option. A standard serving provides around 200-250 calories, along with essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium from the cod, plus healthy fats from the butter.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbs	1 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	350 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Selenium	45 mcg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 fillet (about 170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish reflects a tradition of simple, ingredient-focused cooking that highlights the natural sweetness of cod, a fish historically vital to trade and economies like the North Atlantic cod fisheries. Nutritionally, it's unique for offering high-quality protein with minimal processing, supporting heart and brain health through its omega-3 content.